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William & Mary
Coordinator, Alumni Experiences & Services
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What they do
An Alumni Relations Manager manages and maintains communication, interest, and financial support from graduates and alumni of a college or university. Creates and broadens alumni programs and plans events like alumni reunions or homecomings.
$110,028 / year median in Virginia
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requisition:
JR101932
Coordinator, Alumni Experiences & Services (Open)Job Posting Title:
Coordinator, Alumni Experiences & Services Department:
CC00314 WM001
| WMUA |Alumni Experiences & Business Development Job Family:
Staff•Administrative & Office Support Worker Sub-Type:
Regular (benefited)Job Requisition Primary Location:
Alumni House Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting LocationWilliam & Mary Job Description Summary:
University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity- human, financial, & experiential
- by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.
Job Description:
For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, 8/10/2026. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.Salary:
$40,000- 45,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.
Required Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent. Administrative experience in a fast-paced office environment. Knowledge of various marketing practices and plans with the ability to develop and support such plans. Analytical, computational, and quantitative skills, with the ability to track and compile data to produce reports in a variety of formats. Computer proficiency in a variety of software applications to include MS Office, Adobe, and web-based marketing and scheduling platforms. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external constituencies, while exercising diplomacy and tact in all interactions. Detailed planning skills, with knowledge of event venue management and travel coordination.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. Experience in higher education and/or non-profit environment. Knowledge or familiarity with travel logistics planning and experience with event planning and management. Previous administrative or coordination experience, preferably in alumni relations or event planning. Demonstrated experience in data tracking and management for venue management and/or travel related industry. Experience working in a customer service/hospitality focused role. Experience with social media and web marketing-based platforms. Experience with vendor management. Experience with the Commonwealth of VA policies and procedures.Conditions of Employment:
This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position is subject to overtime (both scheduled and unscheduled), as directed and approved by the supervisor. This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, especially evenings and weekends around major activities and events. Flexibility is required to travel as needed.Job Duties:
75%- Administrative Support for
Alumni Experiences & Services:
Serve as the first point of contact at the Alumni house, greeting alumni and visitors from the hospitality desk in the lobby. Track Alumni Journeys and Lifelong Learning data to support the Associate Director in forecasting budgets and programming. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Alumni Journeys and Lifelong Learning registration process to include processing payments, tracking registrations and engagement, follow up and direct communications with travelers as required. Prepare host travel documents and materials for Alumni Journeys trips in partnership with Associate Director. Provide participants with essential information and serve as their first point of contact, offering support for travel-related and Lifelong Learning inquiries. Maintain accurate records in alumni databases, ensuring that information is up-to-date and accessible, and generate reports and analytics related to alumni experiences and services programs as needed. Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of alumni experiences programming, products and services. Foster positive relationships with alumni through effective communication and responsiveness. Gather feedback from alumni participants to assess the success of trips and lifelong learning programs for the team to make continuous improvements and use this information to prepare post-trip/program reports, including feedback from participants and recommendations for improvement. Collaborate with the Associate Director to manage the @wmalumnijourneys social media channel, developing and executing clear marketing plans and goals. Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations as needed. Serve as a liaison between the Alumni Experiences & Services team and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication. Support the hospitality team through mail retrieval and distribution, fulfilling gift shop purchases and orders, managing the alumni lounge hospitality stock, etc. Draft and edit communications, including emails, newsletters, and promotional materials. Assist in budget management, including tracking expenses, processing all team payment requests and invoices, and reconciling financial transactions. Take on special projects and assignments as directed by the Senior and Associate Director to support departmental goals and initiatives. 15%•Alumni House Events:
Manage the daily alumni house venue rental schedule and calendar for all meetings, appointments, university and private events through the department email account. Assist in the planning and execution of alumni events at the alumni house. Create event agreements, layouts and diagrams for special events utilizing provided software tools. Provide onsite support and serve as main point of contact for W&M department meetings taking place at the Alumni House, addressing client needs and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Manage reception area and event spaces at the Alumni House, ensuring they are inviting, organized, and clean. 10%•Commemorative Brick Program:
Serve as primary point of customer service and relationship point contact for customers who purchase a commemorative brick for Clarke Plaza. Track, manage and fulfill all brick purchases from inquiry to installation. Coordinate with the finance team, gift accounting, and web team to ensure accurate data and information is entered and available in the CRM portal and website.Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0091- Administrative & Office Specialist III
- Nonexempt
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